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Senior Data Engineer - Remote

Posted Yesterday
Software Development
Full Time
South Africa

Overview

Are you a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic, cloud-driven environment? We're looking for a pivotal team member to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge data solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and top-tier performance. If you have a strong background in data engineering, a proven track record in leading technical teams, and thrive in an agile setting, we want to hear from you.

In Short

  • Building and maintaining efficient ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow and PySpark.
  • Developing robust database schemas, dimensional models (Kimball/Inmon), and supporting data normalisation for both relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Contributing to the development and maintenance of our data warehouses, data lakes, and data lakehouses.
  • Working with diverse database systems, including Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Google BigQuery, MongoDB, and Google Firestore.
  • Handling structured, semi-structured, and big data file formats such as Avro, CSV, Parquet, ORC, and Delta.
  • Developing and maintaining APIs for seamless data integration and workflows, with a solid understanding of REST and microservices architectures.
  • Overseeing codebase maintenance and optimisation, leveraging Git for version control.
  • Implementing thorough integration testing and ensuring high-quality deliverables for all new data processing scenarios.
  • Providing technical design and coding assistance to team members, ensuring successful project milestones.
  • Assessing and integrating new data sources to meet evolving business needs.

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL (PostgreSQL or SQL Server preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow and PySpark.
  • Familiarity with Databricks is essential
  • Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, GCP, or AWS.
  • Experience with data warehousing concepts, dimensional modelling, and database normalisation.
  • Understanding of big data file formats like Avro, Parquet, ORC, and Delta.
  • Proficiency in working with APIs, REST, and microservices architectures.

Benefits

  • You'll get to develop your skill set
  • A competitive, industry benchmark compensation
  • Flexible working hours and a remote office setting
  • You'll be part of a rapidly growing business
  • Work with the absolute masters in the industry and catch some of their energy, vibe, and passion for what we do
  • Great coffee every day, and samoosa Fridays (in-office of course)
  • Plenty of company-sponsored learning; certifications and incentives
  • Work Hard. Play Hard. Work-Life Balance
  • No working on your birthday (free day off)
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CloudSmiths

CloudSmiths is a forward-thinking company specializing in cloud-driven data solutions. With a focus on innovation and scalability, CloudSmiths is dedicated to developing and maintaining cutting-edge data infrastructures that ensure reliability and top-tier performance. The company values a collaborative and agile work environment, where skilled professionals can thrive and contribute to the growth of data engineering practices. Employees enjoy a flexible work culture, opportunities for professional development, and a vibrant team atmosphere.

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